Struggling With Debt? Bankruptcy Can Provide a Second Chance.

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”

MarketWatch - 16h

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

ABC News - 6h

3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025

If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.

CBS News - 13h

Can Cowboys reach playoffs? Dak Prescott and his teammates 'believe in it,' so let's examine their chances

Dallas has a winnable schedule down the stretch

CBS Sports - 9h

A Second-Rate Crime Gets a Second-Rate Pardon

At least Joe didn’t make Hunter ambassador to a major international ally.

The New York Times - 1d

What’s at stake with a second Trump presidency – in charts and maps

Conflicts around the globe and domestic policies on immigration and vaccinations are likely to face upheaval. The second Donald Trump administration is expected to have a vast impact both ...

The Guardian - 20h

Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback

Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season

ABC News - 1d

LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense

LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump, especially from long distance

ABC News - 1d

FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctions

Financial Times - 1d

Dak Prescott: Mike McCarthy ‘deserves a chance’ to stay with Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback spoke one-on-one with Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein about the future of his head coach and why he believes the former Super Bowl champion should ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this year

ABC News - 1h

3 reasons to consider credit card debt forgiveness this December

This month could be an ideal time to settle your credit card debt for less than what you owe. Here's why.

CBS News - 1d

'Wrong,' 'unwise': Senate Democrats rebuke Biden over Hunter pardon

Multiple Senate Democrats have rebuked President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it improper and saying it risks further eroding trust in government. “President Biden’s ...

The Hill - 1d

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk.

BBC News - 23h

Utah hands No. 3 Notre Dame women their second straight loss

As in their 76-68 loss to No. 17 TCU, one bad quarter doomed the Irish (5-2). They shot just 2 of 11 in the third against the Utes.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.

The New York Times - 18h

Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks

As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.

ABC News - 13h

What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?

A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.

CBS News - 14h

Bundesbank chief calls for softer debt brake to ramp up investment

German central bank president Joachim Nagel urges Berlin to relax rules to address defence and infrastructure shortfalls

Financial Times - 3h

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down Amid Chipmaker’s Struggles

Pat Gelsinger stepped down after nearly four years at the helm of the onetime highflying company, Intel said Monday.

The New York Times - 1d

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why

Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.

CNBC - 15h

Constellation Brands to sell Svedka vodka to Sazerac as wine and spirits segment struggles

Constellation Brands will sell its Svedka vodka brand to alcoholic beverage company Sazerac in the coming months.

CNBC - 16h

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why

As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.

NBC News - 16h

2 months on, North Carolina residents still struggling to recover from Helene

December has delivered snow and biting cold, a different type of storm from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged western North Carolina in late September. Hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed ...

CBS News - 8h

North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather

Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...

CBS News - 7h

College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands

The next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday

ABC News - 1d

College basketball rankings: Louisville faces Ole Miss in SEC/ACC Challenge with chance for big win at home

The Cardinals, 5-2 under first-year coach Pat Kelsey, are favored vs. the Rebels, ranked No. 23 in the Top 25 And 1

CBS Sports - 17h

Ravens coach John Harbaugh provides cryptic response when asked about Diontae Johnson's status following DNP

A former Pro Bowler, Johnson was Carolina's leading receiver when the Ravens acquired him in October. In five games with Baltimore, Johnson has just one catch.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Avalanche Provide Injury Updates On Multiple Players; Key Winger Could Return Soon

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar provided some injury updates on multiple players, including Ross Colton, who will join the team on its upcoming five-game road trip.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Here’s how investors will be affected by BlackRock’s $12 billion purchase of private-credit provider HPS

In a widely anticipated announcement, BlackRock said it had reached an agreement to buy HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in stock.

MarketWatch - 13h

Free Black Ops 6 Gameplay Trial Is Coming This Month, Provides Access To Zombies And Multiplayer

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has enjoyed a positive reception since its launch in October, due in no small part to the amount of high-quality content regularly being added to the game. Its latest ...

GameSpot - 13h

U.S. investors watch French budget mess amid memories of eurozone debt crisis

Bond-market participants in the U.S. and abroad were zeroing in Tuesday on the possibility that French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government could fall and assessing whether this could turn ...

MarketWatch - 12h